The Collection

A library of curated objects.

Our red boxes are made up of items donated to us, or sourced from car-boot sales and charity shops. Some are obscure and unusual, others everyday — but each one is chosen to spark conversation and connection. Our library of 160+ boxes ensures three years or more without any repetition.

A typical red memory box, with vintage items including a Girl Annual, Be-Ro recipe book, harmonica, toy car and tractor, gloves, a metronome and a Sooty puppet — A typical red box: 10–15 tactile items chosen to spark memory and conversation.

Delivered fortnightly by our volunteer drivers.

A small team runs the Headquarters at Weymouth Community Hospital, and six drivers cover the entire service area in their own vehicles on a two-weekly rotation.

Barbara, Sheila & Yvonne

Headquarters

Adrian

East Dorset

Keith

Purbeck

Gordon

Weymouth & Portland

Mandy

Dorchester

Brian

West Dorset

Robert

Yeovil & Sherborne

Help us keep the boxes fresh

Donations welcome

We are always on the hunt for small items from yesteryear — toys, tools, accessories, kitchenalia, games — to keep our boxes exciting and relevant to the people we serve. If you have objects you'd like to donate, please get in touch.

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